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Amazon Web Services (AWS) plans to expand its operations in India by launching a second infrastructure region in Hyderabad by mid-2022. This new AWS Asia Pacific Region will include three Availability Zones, enhancing AWS's existing facilities in the country. Currently, India has nine AWS regions and 26 Availability Zones across Asia. This expansion aims to provide Indian businesses, startups, and non-profits with improved access to cloud services, facilitating innovation and operational efficiency. AWS continues to invest in local talent development and enhance its global infrastructure.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) plans to establish its first fulfillment center in Republic, Missouri, projected to open in 2021. This facility will generate over 500 full-time jobs with competitive wages and comprehensive benefits starting on day one. The 1 million square-foot center will handle oversized items such as patio furniture and outdoor equipment. Amazon has invested $780 million in Missouri since 2010, supporting over 4,500 jobs and contributing approximately $685 million to the state's GDP.

Amazon Web Services has launched Amazon EC2 P4d instances, delivering up to 3x faster performance and 60% lower costs compared to previous P3 instances. Equipped with 8 NVIDIA A100 GPUs and 400 Gbps network bandwidth, these instances enhance machine learning and high-performance computing tasks. Customers can scale to over 4,000 GPUs using EC2 UltraClusters. P4d is designed for efficiency in training complex models across various industries, significantly reducing training time and costs, thus accelerating innovation.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) will open its new Europe (Zurich) Region in Switzerland in the second half of 2022, comprising three Availability Zones. This expansion enables local developers, startups, and enterprises to run applications from local data centers, offering enhanced data residency and reduced latency. With existing regions across various European countries, AWS now supports 77 Availability Zones globally. This move aligns with AWS's commitment to enhancing cloud services for Swiss organizations, boosting innovation, and cost efficiency.

Amazon.com plans to establish its first fulfillment center in North Dakota, located in Fargo, with an expected launch in 2021. This facility will create 500 full-time jobs offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits from day one. The one million square-foot center will handle large customer orders, including sports equipment and household goods. Amazon has invested over $239 million in North Dakota from 2010 to 2019, contributing more than $168 million to the state’s GDP during the same period.

Amazon.com reported a strong third quarter for 2020, with a 37% increase in net sales, reaching $96.1 billion. Operating cash flow surged by 56% to $55.3 billion year-over-year. Net income also rose significantly to $6.3 billion or $12.37 per share, compared to $2.1 billion a year prior. The company announced plans for 100,000 new permanent jobs in the U.S. and substantial hiring globally, alongside initiatives aimed at sustainability and community support. The report highlights Amazon's resilience amid the pandemic, with strong hiring and sales metrics.

Amazon Studios partners with Homeboy Industries to support poll workers on Election Day by providing meals in Los Angeles County. Targeting under-resourced areas like East LA and Compton, the initiative aims to serve around 800 poll workers at 55 voting centers. Homeboy Industries' Feed HOPE program will prepare the meals, contributing to over 150,000 meals delivered during the pandemic. This partnership emphasizes community support during a challenging election period, aiming to enhance civic engagement and support local communities.

Amazon Web Services has launched AWS Nitro Enclaves, a new feature aimed at enhancing security for processing sensitive data. This capability provides a highly isolated environment for applications, ensuring that data remains inaccessible to even the owner. Nitro Enclaves supports various instance types and integrates with AWS Key Management Service for secure data processing. Customers can now better protect critical information such as financial data and healthcare records, addressing requests for improved security measures. Availability spans multiple global regions.

Amazon plans to open its first fulfillment center in Papillion, Nebraska, expected to launch in 2021, creating 1,000 full-time jobs with competitive pay and benefits from day one. Employees will utilize Amazon robotics to manage shipping of various small items. The company offers a starting wage of $15 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k). The investment is anticipated to generate approximately $204 million in local economic impact annually.